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R227 GCA

1998 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,824 mi
Last recorded157,824 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Forester108,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 GCA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 157,824 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 157,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 157,253 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 153,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 150,522 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 148,639 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,329 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 123,256 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 123,256 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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R227 GCA is a 1998 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 108,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R227 GCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R227 GCA?

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What year was R227 GCA registered?

R227 GCA is a 1998 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R227 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R227 GCA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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